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Camp Parents Will Meet Thursday, 8 p.m. at Center "From ship to settlement" is the slogan in a land where thous;:unds of newcomers become citizens within the hour among a population which never pauses in its buildi K for peace or loses courage when national boundaries are threatened. This is Israel to Mr. and Mrs.' + J. Harry Kula.kofsky and Mr. and pence, and continues to grow with ed with the aid of more people and Mrs. Samuel N. Wolf, well known the help of world Jewry/' increased funds from the outside. community leaders who are home Mrs. Wolf, also an active figure Memories Kevlved nftcr Kpeneiinn 20 busy days tour- In Jewish Federation activities The transformation of already ing every corner of the new stale. and those of Israel lionds, shared developed sections revived memItofsky and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel her husband's impressions. ories of the earlier visit of. the N. Wolf, well known community Kvery Dollar rtilizeil Kulak.of.skys prior to Passover ten leaders who are home afler spend"It was an exciting experience years ago. ing 20 busy days touring every to see the way UJA funds have "The people at that time bad corner of the new state. been utilized," Mr. find Mrs. Wolf not seen a potato since the prevTents Disappear declared. "Kvery dollar has been ious October," she recalled, "until Conspicuous to the Kulakof- put to maximum use and we were a boat brought in a load just the skys was the absence of tents used impressed by the magnificent day before the holiday. On this to house refugees when they last achievements on all sides." trip we saw .sacks of potatoes visited Israel ten years ngo. "We felt a personal identifica- stacked in a field, just another "Today, the. temporary transit tion and pride in what efforts we evidence of the progress made. quarters are gone," noted Mis. have made on behalf of Israel's "F.very dollar invested in Israel Kulakofslty. who served as Oma- progress" the Wolfs and Kulakof- haj been used to the fullest exha's first women's division chair- skys both agreed. "All the stories tent." man for both the Philanthropies we read and heard about were The Omahans left Israel June I) and Israel Bonds and a past pres- more than true." to visit Vienna and the Scandanaident of the Omaha Zionist Counvian countries before returning to Potential of I<an<l cil. "Modes! homes have been built liolh couples \vciv Impressed by the United States. They also for these people and even the the potential of the land, and the toured Spain, Portugal and saw 'Maabarot', temporary camps of untapped areas yet to be ctdlival- Athens before arriving in Israel. Wooden and fabricated structure ore disappearing, she said speaking for herself and her husband. Mr. Kulakofsky, a past president of the Jewish Federation, has been closely associated with many As of July 1), 1058 community activites and has served as a General Chairman of The following are current reports from divisions in the 1!C>8 the Jewish Philanthropies. Omaha Jewish Philanthropies Campaign: Many Changes Everywhere JSKiS Total Kvery phase of Israeli life has Division To 'Date Undergone tremendous changes-economically, in the field of eduInitial Gifts $:J00,772.r)0 cation, agriculture and in the outMen's Division 7,270.50 look of the people, it was appnrent Women's Division 00,8.15.25 to the Omahans. B. & P. Unit 3,273.50 "Ten years ago, just after the War of Independence there was a Children's Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' : . : /•••••• 1,719.25 bravado about the Israelis," the High School Division . . . . . . ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,036.73 Kulakofskys said. "Notv afler the University Division . . . . . . . . . / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , 95.00 Sinai campaign the people have Organizations . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . / . . , . . . . . . ; . . . . 2,298:75 a feeling of real strength, yet hope Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > . . . ' . . V i V . ; i . . . . . / . . . . . . 2,^2.00 it won't have to be used." Newcomer's Importance The people feel peace is essenTotal to Date . . . . . . . . . v . . . . . . . . . . . ; . . . . , . . . . . $ 3 7 9 , 0 7 3 . 5 0 tial to build for security and that the newcomer is just as important to the land as it is to them, both the Kulakofsltys and Wolfs Israel Navy Prepared concurred, "Israel fulfilled all our expec- For Sub Warfare tations" Mr. and Mrs. Wolf said, Tel Aviv (JTAI—The Israeli "fantastic is the word of every A joint, picnic of the Pioneer visitor in describing the impact Navy is prepared to handle submade by the spirit of the people marine warfare if ' it develops, Women and Farband Poale Zion oniJ the development of, (he coun- Naval Commander Shtmiel Tankus will be held Sunday, July 13, at told a press conference. try." Elnuvood Park, beginning at. 2 Two factors ore responsible for p. m. The program will include Mr. Wolf, Initial Gifts chairman for the 1958 Philanthropies cam- the Navy's posture of readiness, he games and prizes. paign and a key figure in its past revealed: new equipment and a Mrs. Sarah Okun is serving as drives and', a leader of Israel high degree of training and proBonds efforts in Omaha, sees Is- ficiency on the part of the crews. chairman of the picnic arrangerael as a self sustaining nation be- •He, disclosed that the Navy had ments. She is being assisted by a fore another decade, "if it is at upgraded its vessels several limes, committee c o m p o s e d of Mines. from corvettes to frigates and now Jacob Feldman, J lurry Richlin, IsaI'KOfHCAM MAltKS I0TII VKAIt to modern destroyers and high dore Forbes, Jake K a p l a n , II. The Red Cross Nebraska-Iowa speed motor torpedo boats. The Freed, S. Schwartz, Michael ColRegional Bldod Program will cele- latest type guns have increased ton, Leonard Pinkovil.z, M i l t o n brate its tenth birthday during the the destroyers' fire power and Nearenberg, Goldie -Forman, Sani their accuracy, he disclosed. month of July. Novak, M. Slerenherg, Sam Richman, U. R e s n i c k , Sam Rifkin, George Kaplan, Sophie Rdssen and the Messrs. Harry Rifkln, Max. Ueisbaum and Benjamin Klaiman.

Farband-Pioneer Picnic, Sunday

Tel Aviv (JTA)--Tho Govern-' ment of Austria has violated international law by refusing -to compensate former Austrian Jews whoso properly had • been taken over by Austrian-Nazis, an Israeli judge charged. Speaking at a press conference In his - cnpiirlty >•» head of tlin C'ommlt/co of Austrian Jcwii In Israel, IMslrlct Court Judge J. I/un cited tho treaty between Austria arid the Western I'uwitrs to prove tliiit Austria was obligated to i-oinpensato nil persons who had suffered as a direct roiiHcquenctt of llio occupation of Austria liy the N l a . Ho contrasted Vienna's lax-

ity with respect to tlin JewH ullll Its granting Austrian* Imprisoned liy the Allies for war crimes -3(10 NcliilllugH compensation for each month spent in prison. Dr. Lam revealed that of 1RG,000 Jews in pre-war Austria, 70,000 were annihilated by the Nazis while, only 2.500 have returned to their pre-war homes, He estimated that over 51,000,000,000 worth of Jewish properly was seized and stolen by the Nazis in Austria and thai in the past 10 years the Austrian Government has made available as financial assistance to Austrian Jewish victims only $22,000,000. '

Parents and campers will be introduced to Camp Jay-C-C at a special "Get Acquainted Meeting" this coming Thursday, July 17th at H p. m. at the Jewish Community Center. Camp program plans and new activities planned for the

Premier AsEcs for Stronger tie With Jews Abroad Tel Aviv. (JTA) -One of the nost essential, and at the same time one of the most difficult, tasks facing the Israel people is the consolidation of its ties with Jews abroad, Premier David Ben rjurion declared, in an address ut a convention of Israel schoolteachers. The task is "lough," lie stressed bemuse life in Israel changes far more rapidly than Jewish life abroad. It Is "urgent," the rrcmlcr said, that links he tightened now because this difference in peace iimy result in "estrangement" between Israelis mid other Jews and the gap may provo too late to bridge later on. II is "essential" that the gup be bridged, Mr. Ken (iiiriou continued, because Israel "will not stand atone In the stormy world" wifhout the only ally wo have—tli« Jewish nation." 7'he Premier- underlined the important role of the leaching profession in Israel, comparing it with the army, "The Israel Defense Army has been entrusted with Israel's security," he pointed out, "bill into your hands the future of our people has been confided." The foremost task for Israel he went on, is gathering In the Jewish exiles, hut no one can predict when and how long before this is accomplished. He cited the fact that Jews were living outside Israel even during the period of the first Temple, that their number increased in the period of the second Temole, and there is a great doubt that the diaspora will be completely eliminated "during our third Temple." More than 115 teachers representing both the .secular slate and the religious school systems are attending the parley.

Pittsburgh Hospital Receives $1,000,000 Pittsburgh (JTA) -Montefiore Hospital here announced a, gift of 51,000,000 from Miss Amy P. Frank, of New York," a former Pitlsburgher. This is the largest single gift received by the hospital. It will be used toward I he projected construction of a new wing, to be designated as the "Samuel and F.ttie Klein Frank Memorial."

campers will be explained at this informal program, Dr. Daniel Miller, Camp Committe chairman, cited. Besides the introduction of staff and Camp Committee members, questions regarding the administration and conduct of the summer's program of camping will be answered. All campers and parents are urged to attend this meeting. Campers May Still Enroll Dr. Miller reports that parents may still enroll their youngster* for either of the two week ses-. sions by calling the Camp Offlca at JA 1366 or by mailing in tha regular Camp Application Form. As only a limited number of opening are available, parents are requested to register their youngsters immediately. Staff Training To ISegin •'.;'.' Training for Camp Jay-C-C staff members will begin next Wednes- • day with intensive orientation and instructional'sessions to he conducted throughout the week. Each member of the Camp staff will 1)9. prepared to adequately instruct and supervise the runtime and formative program' of youngsters at camp. Special emphasis is given to the health and safely aspects of camping, to insure all campers a pleasant and happy summer. The buses for camp will leava the Center P a r k i n g Lot Sunday, July 20th at 9 a. m. to start the 19th season of camping for Jay-C-C boys and girls ages six through fourteen. .

Junior S^mp Fans Organize Club An Omaha chapter of the American Junior Philatelic Society will, be organized under the auspices of the Jewish Community Center In the near future, Louis Rich, chairman of the Organizing Committee'', announced this Week. The chapter Will be affiliated with the National American Junior Philatelic Society, and will give all Omaha youth' an opportunity to develop and intensify, their stamp-collecting hobby. An interesting year-round program will be planned. Louis Rich said. Louis is a Junior at Central High School, and is the son of Mr. and . Mrs. F.ugone Rich. I, ; ' V Membership in the club will be/ open to elementary and high schooLstudents only. All interest-. ed in joining Jhe club are. request-' ed to write to Louis Rich, temporary chairman. American Junior; Philatelic Society, Jewish Conir . numity Center. •/•'' Membership will be 52 a year, and will include ninny . services' offered by the national office, of tbe "American Junior Philatelic Society.

Israel Ton fists pew Gan Drive Themselves 'Definition of Jew' in .Knesset Tourists In Israel can now rent drive yourself cars in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa, from the Hertz American Express International Lid. licensee, Lucky Drive Limited, according to word just received by Arthur H. Goldstein, local Hertz licensee. Reservations may.be made from the local Hertz system .in Omaha for service in Israel. The American Express company Is providing a full range of services in Israel to local and foreign customers; •••:-..

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Jerusalem tyJTA) The burning political issue of the d a y . ' withdrawal of the United Religious Party from the Ben Gu •'.. Cabinet, over disagreement on the definition of who is to be .<;'.' sidered a Jew in Israel is being debated in Knesset. Two nso ings which were held between coalition and religious leaders in attempt to resolve their differences ended in failure. • It is'apparent that the government parties will have a ro time since the opposition parties, Herut and General Zioub have decided to support the position of the Religious deputies : the "who Is a Jew" issue. ..'-. With the Religious bloc, formerly partners in the Ben GUT; Cabinet now in the opposition, the Premier faces the largest h' of yotes against him since the Stale was proclaimed and he u der took to lead the government. Nevertheless, the coalition w still be able to maintain a slim edge. .


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